Having studied all the iPad models and their characteristics, you can understand how the technologies for creating Tablet PCs have developed and progressed from 2010 to the present day.
After all, these famous gadgets, both a few years ago and now, are equipped with the most modern parts. And you can see development from them.
Moreover, some analysts suggest that iPads will eventually be the first to displace a significant part of desktop computers from the market, surpassing them, if not in power, then at least in mobility and ease of use.
iPad 1
The first iPad went on sale in 2010 and became a truly revolutionary gadget that received many technologies that other tablet PCs did not have at that time - an IPS display and a powerful gigahertz Apple A4 processor.
High operating speed, a screen with a diagonal of almost 10 inches and a capacious 6667 mAh battery made the iPad 1 popular.
However, it was still just an experimental model, with a number of shortcomings and shortcomings.
Among the disadvantages of the device were the relatively short operation time on a single charge - even such a battery was not enough for the large display and the resource-intensive iOS operating system.
In addition, the iPad was quite thick by the standards of other tablets and did not come with a camera, which is why it could not be used for video chatting.
But its body has rounded edges and stylish volume control buttons on the right side.
The developers’ original solution was the button for switching lock modes and screen orientation, which lights up green when turned on.
Another impressive characteristic is the tablet’s built-in memory, the maximum capacity of which was 64 GB.
Although the rather modest RAM parameters did not allow installing more modern versions on the tablet.
Technical specifications:
- Screen size: 9.7 inches;
- resolution: 768 x 1024;
- processor: single-core, 1000 MHz;
- cameras: none;
- memory capacity: 256 MB RAM and from 16 to 64 GB built-in;
- Battery capacity: 6667 mAh.
iPad 2
The next generation of iPad, which appeared in 2011, was more advanced and had many fewer shortcomings.
First of all, this concerned the amount of RAM that had increased to 512 MB - quite enough to run modern applications and install new operating systems.
In addition, the model received two cameras at once - the main one with 0.69 megapixels. and frontal with resolution (640 x 480), gyroscope and dual-core processor.
Most other characteristics, except for a more powerful processor, remained at the same level. Visually, the gadget was distinguished by the edging of the Home button, which matched the color of the body.
Tablet parameters:
- screen: 1536x2048 pixels, 7.9 inches;
- chipset: 2 cores, 1300 MHz;
- cameras: 5 and 1.2 megapixels;
- memory: RAM – 1 GB, ROM – 16, 64 and 128 GB;
- Battery capacity: 6471 mAh.
Another plus is the most affordable price in the entire history of the series. The basic version of the model can be purchased for only $329.
At the same time, decent capabilities and quite affordable prices allow the gadgets to compete well with the top versions of other manufacturers.
And not only among fans of Apple products, but also among users who prefer high performance and modern technologies.
Today’s topic of the article will be very interesting and useful, because I will tell you how you can determine the model of your iPad.
Apple has already released quite a few types of iPad and ordinary users are starting to get confused when they want to know which device they own.
How to determine the iPad model?
To be honest, I don't like complicated methods that can take a lot of time. Therefore, I will only talk about the fastest and easiest ways to recognize the iPad model.
When you start to understand this issue, it turns out that there are a lot of ways. But I decided to help you and therefore the simplest of them are only in this article.
How to find out the iPad model using AIDA64?
For those who know a little about computers, they probably know a program like AIDA64 and it is usually used to determine the configuration of a PC.
Not long ago, this program appeared for the iOS operating system. It is completely free and will help you very easily determine the model of your iPad and all its characteristics.
First of all, go to the App Store and download the program. Or follow the link: 
Then we run the program and see something like this: 
As you can see, in addition to the model, you can also find out absolutely all the characteristics of your tablet. Perhaps you will learn something interesting that you didn’t know about before.
How to identify an iPad by model number?
If you can’t connect to the Internet on your iPad, then there is a very reliable and proven method that works one hundred percent. 
Using it, you can find out not only the model, but also what specific configuration is in your hands. I'm talking about the model number.
We turn your tablet over and look for the inscription on the right, in front of which there will be the word “Model”, and then there is the letter “A” and numbers. We remember and look for our number on the sign.
| Model number | Model | Year of issue | Memory |
| A1219 | iPad Wi-Fi | 2010 | 16, 32, 64 GB |
| A1337 | iPad Wi-Fi + 3G | ||
| A1395 | iPad 2 Wi-Fi | 2011 | 16, 32, 64 GB |
| A1396 | iPad 2 (GSM model) | ||
| A1397 | iPad 2 (CDMA model) | ||
| A1416 | iPad 3 Wi-Fi | 2012 | 16, 32, 64 GB |
| A1430 | iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular | ||
| A1403 | iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ) | ||
| A1458 | iPad 4 Wi-Fi | end 2012 | 16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
| A1459 | iPad 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular | ||
| A1460 | iPad 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM) | ||
| A1432 | iPad mini Wi-Fi | end 2012 | 16, 32, 64 GB |
| A1454 | iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular | ||
| A1455 | iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM) | ||
| A1489 | iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi | end 2013 | 16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
| A1490 | iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular | ||
| A1491 | iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD-LTE) | early 2014 | |
| A1599 | iPad mini 3 | end 2014 | 16, 64, 128 GB |
| A1600 | iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular | ||
| A1538 | iPad mini 4 | end 2015 | 16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
| A1550 | iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular | ||
| A1474 | iPad Air Wi-Fi | end 2013 | 16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
| A1475 | iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular | ||
| A1476 | iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular (TD-LTE) | early 2014 | |
| A1566 | iPad Air 2 | end 2014 | 16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
| A1567 | iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular | ||
| A1584 | iPad Pro | 2015 | 32, 128, 256 GB |
| A1652 | iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular | ||
| A1673 | iPad Pro | 2016 | 32, 128, 256 GB |
| A1674/A1675 | iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular |
These are all the iPad models that have been released over the years. To accurately find your model, simply press Ctrl+F and write your model. It will then be highlighted on the page.
As new iPads come out, I will update this table so you can find your model. Let's move on to the last method.
How to find out your iPad model using iTunes?
The last way to determine the iPad model, which also has a right to exist, is done using regular iTunes. 
Using this method is very simple:
- connect the tablet to your computer;
- launch iTunes and go to the device page;
- we see the model of our iPad.
The same can be done with any Apple device. And it's convenient enough that you're always reminded of how outdated your device is.
conclusions
The article was not too long, but informative enough for you to find out the model of your favorite iPad.
There are many more ways, but I thought that these three are the simplest and you will spend very little of your time on them.
Apple introduced its first iPad in 2010, and since then it is this name that first comes to the mind of any user from any country in the world when trying to find an association with the concept of a tablet computer. We think about a tablet, and the iPad immediately comes to mind, even if we are an ardent fan of Samsung or Microsoft products. This material contains the history of the development of the iPad from 2010 to 2018.
First iPad (2010)
- Screen- 9.7 inches;
- CPU- Apple A4;
- Memory: 16, 32, 64 GB;
- Colors: silver back panel, black front panel;
- Model numbers: A1219 (Wi-Fi) and A1337 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
The idea of creating a tablet originated with Steve Jobs back in the mid-2000s, but Apple engineers’ busyness with the iPod Touch and iPhone projects made it possible to begin its implementation and release the finished device only by 2010. This is how the first iPad appeared - an intermediate link between a laptop and a smartphone, with a 9.7-inch diagonal multi-touch screen and a resolution of 1028 × 768 pixels (132 ppi).
The first iPad had a single-core 1 GHz Apple A4 processor and 256 MB of RAM, which looks pretty sad by today's standards. The tablet had no cameras at all, although the iOS 4 it supported already provided the ability to make video calls via FaceTime. Among the archaic elements we can also mention the floor tray and full-size SIM card.
iPad 2 (2011)
- Screen- 9.7 inches;
- CPU- Apple A5;
- Memory: 16, 32, 64 GB;
- Colors:
- Model numbers: A1395 (Wi-Fi), A1396 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1397 (Wi-Fi + CDMA).
So, even for the level of technology development at the end of 2010, the first Apple tablet was not impressive with its characteristics, to put it mildly. But already in March 2011, Apple introduced a new version of the iPad, in the description of which you can find many “2” numbers. The iPad 2 processor became 2-core, 2 times more RAM was installed (512 MB), and 2 cameras appeared at once with a resolution of 0.3 and 0.7 megapixels. In addition, Cellular models now supported the more popular MicroSIM cards, instead of the bulky standard ones.
In 2012, Apple also released a modified version of the iPad 2 with increased battery life, which was achieved through an improved Apple A5 processor (manufactured using a 32nm process) and a larger battery.
iPad 3 (early 2012)
- Screen- 9.7 inches;
- CPU- Apple A5X;
- Memory: 16, 32, 64 GB;
- Colors: silver back panel, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1416 (Wi-Fi), A1430 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1403 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, Verizon subscribers only)
The main innovation of the iPad 3 was the Retina display with a resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels, which provided twice the picture quality - 264 pixels per square inch versus 132 pixels in previous models. In addition, instead of the useless 0.7-megapixel main camera, the iPad 3 was equipped with a competitive iSight optical module with a 5-megapixel matrix. The Apple A5X processor had the same two cores and a clock frequency of 1 GHz, but the capacity of the RAM module was doubled again, to 1 GB.
iPad 4 (late 2012)
- Screen- 9.7 inches;
- CPU- Apple A6X;
- Memory: 16, 32, 64, 128 GB;
- Colors: silver back panel, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1458 (Wi-Fi), A1459(Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1460 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, MM (multi-mode))
Six months later, in October 2012, another update awaited the line of Apple tablets. The main thing, from the point of view of the evolution of the model range, was the appearance in the new iPad of an 8-pin Lightning port (previously a wide 30-pin port was used), which is used to charge and synchronize iOS devices to this day. In addition, the iPad 4 was equipped with a faster Apple A6X processor and PowerVR SGX554MP4 graphics core, and also installed a front FaceTime camera with a 1.2 megapixel matrix. In February 2013, the iPad 4 with a built-in memory of 128 GB went on sale.
iPad mini (late 2012)
- Screen- 7.9 inches;
- CPU- Apple A5;
- Memory: 16, 32 and 64 GB;
- Colors:
- Model numbers: A1432 (Wi-Fi), A1454 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1455 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, (multi-mode)).
The first “mini” became another intermediate link between a smartphone and a full-size tablet PC. The iPad mini with a 7.9-inch screen diagonal received a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels (which corresponds to 163 ppi), as well as the Apple A5 processor, which was quite outdated at that time. The compactness of the device was ensured by narrowed side frames, and the volume rocker was divided into two autonomous buttons.
iPad Air (Late 2013)
- Screen- 9.7 inches;
- CPU- Apple A7;
- Memory: 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB;
- Colors: silver back panel or space gray colors, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1474 (Wi-Fi), A1475 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1476 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, TD-LTE).
The “airy” name of the iPad Air, introduced in October 2013, was explained by the compactness and lightness of the device - it became 2 mm thinner, as much as 16 mm narrower and almost 30% lighter than the previous model. Following the iPhone 5s, the new flagship of the tablet line became the second Apple mobile gadget with a 64-bit A7 processor of its own production (in comparison with its “smartphone” counterpart, it was even overclocked by 0.1 GHz).
iPad mini 2 (late 2013)
- Screen- 7.9 inches;
- CPU- Apple A5;
- Memory: 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB;
- Colors: silver or gray back panel, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1489 (Wi-Fi), A1490 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1491 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, TD-LTE)).
The iPad mini 2, also known as the iPad mini with Retina display, was introduced alongside the iPad Air on October 22, 2013. It’s not hard to guess that the main difference from the first mini-model was the high-resolution Retina screen (2048 × 1536 pixels, 326 ppi). The compact version of the tablet was also equipped with a 62-bit Apple A7 chip and an M7 motion coprocessor, thus placing it on the same shelf as the top gadgets of its time.
iPad Air 2 (late 2014)
- Screen- 9.7 inches;
- CPU- Apple A8X;
- Memory: 16, 32, 64 GB and 128 GB;
- Colors:
- Model numbers: A1566 (Wi-Fi), A1567 Wi-Fi + Cellular).
In the iPad Air 2, Apple for the first time for mobile devices used the 3-core Apple A8X processor, which had a decent clock frequency of 1.8 GHz, and also increased the amount of RAM to 2 GB. In addition, it was decided to abandon the specification with 32 GB of internal memory (it was later added) and implement the Touch ID fingerprint scanner expected by many users, which had been tested for a year on the iPhone 5s. Another long-awaited improvement is the upgrade of the main iSight camera matrix to 8 megapixels.
iPad mini 3 (late 2014)
- Screen- 7.9 inches;
- CPU- Apple A7;
- Memory: 16, 64 and 128 GB;
- Colors:
- Model numbers: A1599 (Wi-Fi), A1600 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
iPad mini 3 does not have three processor cores; in general, its hardware and design are practically no different from the previous model. Among the notable innovations, the only notable innovations that can be noted are the appearance of a Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a gold-colored body.
iPad Pro 12.9" (Late 2015)
- Screen- 12.9 inches;
- CPU- Apple A9X;
- Memory: 32, 128 GB and 256 GB;
- Colors: silver, gold back panel or space gray colors, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1584 (Wi-Fi), A1652 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
In September 2015, Apple introduced the first device in its line of professional tablets, which can handle many tasks previously performed exclusively on laptops and desktop PCs. The gadget received a large 12.9-inch screen with a resolution of 2732 × 2048 pixels, a dual-core Apple A9X chip with PowerVR Series 7XT graphics and an M9 co-processor, as many as 4 GB of RAM, a smart connector for connecting an equally smart keyboard, stylus support Apple Pencil and four speakers for better sound.
iPad mini 4 (late 2015)
- Screen- 7.9 inches;
- CPU- Apple A8;
- Memory: 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB;
- Colors: silver, gold back panel or space gray color, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1538 (Wi-Fi), A1550 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
At the same time, in September 2015, the latest 4th generation iPad mini model was shown to the public. The gadget matches the iPad Air 2 in terms of technical characteristics, having received an Apple A8 processor, 2 GB of RAM, and an 8-megapixel camera. In addition, for the first time, the parameters of the case were changed (for example, it became thinner), which created a difference when purchasing accessories for the iPad mini 4 and earlier models of the line.
iPad Pro 9.7 inches (2016)
- Screen- 9.7 inches;
- CPU- Apple A9X;
- Memory: 32, 128 and 256 GB;
- Colors:
- Model numbers: A1673 (Wi-Fi), A1674/A1675 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
The professional iPad in the usual 9.7-inch form factor is somewhat inferior to its older brother in terms of technical characteristics. It was equipped with a slightly less productive specification of the Apple A9X processor (2.16 GHz versus 2.26 GHz for the 12.9-inch model) and a RAM module cut in half - two gigabytes versus four. But the 9.7-inch iPad Pro was the first among all Apple gadgets to receive True Tone technology, which allows the display to change color temperature depending on the level of ambient light.
iPad 5 (2017)
- Screen- 9.7 inches;
- CPU- Apple A9;
- Memory: 32 and 128 GB;
- Colors: silver, gold back panel or space gray color, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1822 (Wi-Fi), A1823 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
In March 2017, Apple again diversified its tablet lineup by offering a lower-cost option for users who don't need the iPad Pro's features. The 9.7-inch gadget received a rather modest display matrix with a resolution of 2048 × 1536 (like the first generation iPad Air), an Apple A9 processor (without the “X”), and an 8-megapixel main camera. At the same time, the device has added in size and weight when compared with the iPad Air 2.
iPad Pro 10.5 inches (2017)
- Screen- 10.5 inches;
- CPU- Apple A9X;
- Memory: 64, 256 and 512 GB;
- Colors: silver, gold back panel or space gray, rose gold, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1701 (Wi-Fi), A1709 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1852 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, Chinese market).
Apple engineers managed to fit the 10.5-inch iPad Pro into a body comparable in size to the iPad Pro 9.7, while equipping the device with the top-end 6-core Apple A9X processor, manufactured using a 10-nanometer process technology. In addition, ProMotion technology was introduced into the tablet, allowing it to achieve a display refresh rate of 120 Hz.
iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation (2017)
- Screen- 10.5 inches;
- CPU- A10X Fusion;
- Memory: 64, 256 and 512 GB;
- Colors: silver, gold back panel or space gray colors, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1670 (Wi-Fi), A1671 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1821 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, Chinese market).
Like the 10.5-inch model, the second-generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch was introduced in June 2017 and mainly differed from its predecessor in the presence of the powerful Apple A10X Fusion chip, as well as a display with support for ProMotion technology. In addition, a new storage option has been added - 512 GB.
iPad 6 (2018)
- Screen- 9.7 inches;
- CPU- Apple A10 Fusion;
- Memory: 32 and 128 GB;
- Colors: silver, gold back panel or space gray color, black or white front panel;
- Model numbers: A1893 (Wi-Fi), A1954 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
A year after the release of the fifth generation iPad, Apple made a minor update to the device, mainly related to performance. Visually, the tablet has not changed at all, but it has received a new Apple A10 Fusion processor, an M19 Motion co-processor and updated graphics.
iPad Pro 11 inches (2018)
- Screen- 11 inches;
- CPU- Apple A12X Bionic;
- Memory: 64, 256, 512 GB and 1 TB;
- Colors:
- Model numbers: A1980 (Wi-Fi), A2013 and A1934 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1979 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, Chinese market).
Once again, Apple engineers demonstrated their ability to save space - with an 11-inch Liquid Retina screen with a resolution of 2388 × 1688 pixels, the new tablet fits into the body of the previous 10.5-inch model, and even became a little thinner and lighter.
At the same time, the gadget was equipped with a top-end 8-core Apple A12X Bionic processor, Face ID facial recognition technology (TrueDepth, Portrait Mode, Animoji and Memoji) and a USB-C port for charging. Separately, it is worth noting the appearance of a version with a 1 TB drive.
iPad Pro 12.9 inches, third generation (2018)
- Screen- 12.9 inches;
- CPU- Apple A12X Bionic;
- Memory: 64, 256, 512 GB and 1 TB;
- Colors: silver or dark gray back panel, black front panel;
- Model numbers: A1876 (Wi-Fi), A2014 and A1895 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1983 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, Chinese market).
The larger model has the same distinctive features as the 11-inch. There is also no 3.5 mm jack for connecting a headset, Lightning is replaced by USB-C, the Home button along with Touch ID has given way to Face ID technology. The latter, by the way, implies the presence of another patented Apple development, TrueDepth, which allows you to take pictures in Portrait mode and create Animoji and Memoji.
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and perhaps something else. Apple has so far limited itself to the phrase “It’s been way too long,” and we won’t know what exactly that means until later today.IT.TUT.BY recalls the appearance of the iPad and innovations in the next generations of the tablet.
In the mid-2000s, Steve Jobs came up with the idea of ridding the computer of the keyboard. The idea was to make the buttons virtual and place them directly on the touch screen: “I asked our guys if we could offer a glass multi-touch display that you could type on, just put your hands on it and type.” However, when the prototype of a multi-touch screen with an inertial scrolling function was ready, it dawned on Jobs again - it was better to make a phone. The tablet project was shelved for several years and was only returned to after the release of the iPhone.
iPad
The first generation iPad was introduced in 2010. The device was very different from previously existing tablets. It was essentially an iPod touch on steroids: the same design and features, but for completely different purposes. The iPad was meant to sit between smartphones and laptops.
The first generation "tablet" had a screen diagonal of 9.7 inches, resolution - 1024x768 pixels. The A4 processor with a frequency of 1000 MHz was responsible for the performance; the amount of RAM was 256 MB. The device was produced either with Wi-Fi only, or with Wi-Fi and 3G modules. Built-in memory - 16, 32 or 64 GB.
Oddly enough, the tablet was received with caution. Some authorities were completely cool about the iPad. For example, Bill Gates said that without a physical keyboard and stylus, this is “a good e-reader and nothing more.” However, this did not affect sales: the iPad, like the iPhone, was swept off the shelves.
iPad 2
Apple showed iPad 2 in March 2011, a year after the presentation of the first tablet. By the second generation, Apple put the iPad on a diet: the tablet became 4.6 mm thinner, the version with Wi-Fi was 79 g lighter, and with Wi-Fi and 3G it was 117 g lighter. The processor became dual-core A5, the frequency did not change - 1 GHz. An important innovation was the appearance of cameras that were not present in the first generation tablet. iPad 2 has front and rear cameras. The amount of RAM has increased to 512 megabytes.
Interestingly, the model was produced for three years - until February 2014. iPad 2 supports the current version of the operating system, the tablet can be updated to iOS 8.
Third generation iPad
Unlike the iPhone, which continue to be assigned serial numbers, the iPad, starting from the third generation, lost the number in the name and became simply “New iPad.” For the third generation of the tablet, Apple has prepared a key change - a completely new screen with Retina technology. The pixel density has increased to 264 compared to 132 for its predecessors, and color saturation has almost doubled (by 44%). RAM has increased to 1 GB. 
The tablet received a new dual-core A5X processor and a main 5-megapixel camera capable of shooting in Full HD resolution. Support for LTE networks has also appeared. At the same time, the iPad has become 0.8 mm thicker. Versions with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G, as well as with memory modules of 16, 32 and 64 gigabytes, were still available.
fourth generation iPad
Introduced on October 23, 2012, the tablet was equipped with a more powerful dual-core A6X processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz. The resolution of the front camera has increased to 1.2 megapixels, and support for 4G network bands has expanded. The amount of RAM was still 1 GB.
The fourth generation iPad received a new Lightning connector, which is equipped with all Apple mobile devices, instead of the previous 30-pin standard. In January 2013, the company introduced a model with 128 gigabytes of internal memory.
iPad mini
Along with the fourth generation of iPad, a smaller version of the tablet called iPad mini was shown in 2012. Its appearance was preceded by many rumors: from various leaks, almost all the characteristics became known even before the official announcement.
The iPad mini has a 7.9-inch screen with narrower side frames. The tablet could be grasped across the width with one hand. Unfortunately, the display was not Retina, the resolution was 1024x768 pixels. The model's characteristics are identical to the iPad 2.
iPad Air
The flagship iPad, shown in October 2013, received the Air prefix. With this name, Apple emphasized the lightness and thinness of the device: compared to the fourth-generation iPad, the Air is 16.2 mm narrower, 28% lighter and 2 mm thinner (20%). The side frames have become noticeably smaller, in keeping with the design of the iPad mini.
The Apple A7 processor still had two cores, but was based on a 64-bit architecture for the first time in an Apple tablet. The amount of RAM, as before, was 1 gigabyte.
iPad mini second generation
The second generation of iPad mini was presented simultaneously with the iPad Air. The changes compared to the first generation turned out to be significant: we have exactly the same iPad Air, only reduced to 7.9 inches. Almost all the hardware is identical, only the processor is 100 MHz slower - its clock speed is 1.3 GHz versus 1.4 GHz for the Air.
At the same presentation, Apple made an important announcement: iWork (analogous to MS Office) and iLife (includes iMovie, iPhoto, Garage Band) packages are now free for all devices.
Today Apple will show updated iPads. It is known that the tablets will be called iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 and will again become a little thinner and lighter, they will have a new processor and a fingerprint scanner. There is talk of a “tablet” with a Pro prefix, which will have the largest diagonal (about 12 inches) and will run Mac OS, but we will most likely see this device only next year.
IT.TUT.BY will quickly tell you about today's Apple announcement. Stay with us!
